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Fort Buenaventura Pond fishing

Fort Buenaventura Pond was last stocked on Oct. 6, 2026 with 303 channel catfish (4.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 2-acre pond in Weber County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 26,517 fish here, the 7th most of 13 stocked waters in Weber County.

Weber County Community pond
Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.
Last stockedOct. 6, 202635 days ago, channel catfish
Fish stocked in 20262,5534 records
Records since 202147History back to 2002
Size2 acresas listed by DWR

Recent stockings at Fort Buenaventura Pond

  1. Oct. 6, 2026303 channel catfish, 4.0 in. average
  2. Oct. 1, 2026500 rainbow trout, 9.6 in. average
  3. Sept. 21, 20261,250 rainbow trout, 9.6 in. average
  4. April 29, 2026500 rainbow trout, 11.7 in. average
  5. Oct. 20, 20251,500 rainbow trout, 11.5 in. average
  6. Sept. 18, 2025200 channel catfish, 13.6 in. average

Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.

Fort Buenaventura Pond facts

Last stocked
Oct. 6, 2026 (35 days ago): 303 channel catfish
Stockings in 2026
4 (2,553 fish): 2,250 rainbow trout and 303 channel catfish
County
Weber County
Size
2 acres
DWR program
Community Fishing water
Stocked since 2021
rainbow trout, channel catfish and wiper
Likely catch (DWR)
bluegill, common carp and rainbow trout
Average size stocked
10.5 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank
7th most fish of 13 stocked waters in Weber County since 2021
Name in DWR report
FT BUENAVENTURA P
Nearest water
Weber River (Weber County), 0.4 mi
Rules
Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

Fort Buenaventura Pond stocking report, last 12 months

Fort Buenaventura Pond: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.
Oct. 6, 2026 Channel catfish 303 4.0 in.
Oct. 1, 2026 Rainbow trout 500 9.6 in.
Sept. 21, 2026 Rainbow trout 1,250 9.6 in.
April 29, 2026 Rainbow trout 500 11.7 in.

Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.

Fort Buenaventura Pond stocking profile

  • First record in the DWR report: May 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 93 stockings here in 21 different years, 60,664 fish in all.
  • Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 79% (20,984 fish), channel catfish 16% (4,373 fish) and wiper 4% (1,160 fish).
  • Busiest months in the record: May (25% of records) and June (18% of records).
  • Stocked fish averaged 10.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 4.0 to 17.1 in.).
  • Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 26,517, the 7th most of 13 stocked waters in Weber County and 198th of 1,076 statewide.
  • Nearest other water with a page: Weber River (Weber County), 0.4 mi away.

Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.

When is Fort Buenaventura Pond stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

late March to early Aprilstocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.
mid Aprilstocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.
early to mid Maystocked in 4 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout and wiper.
late May to early Junestocked in 4 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout and channel catfish.
mid Junestocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly channel catfish and wiper.
early to mid Septemberstocked in 4 of the last 5 years, mostly channel catfish and rainbow trout.
mid Octoberstocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 7 records, first on April 30, last on Oct. 20.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.

Fort Buenaventura Pond stocking history by year

Fort Buenaventura Pond: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
YearRecordsFishAvg. lengthSpecies
202642,5539.3 in.Channel catfish, Rainbow trout
202575,55010.8 in.Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Wiper
2024125,55110.8 in.Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Wiper
202341,28211.2 in.Channel catfish, Wiper
2022106,44610.0 in.Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Wiper
2021105,13510.7 in.Rainbow trout, Channel catfish
20201211,1275.9 in.Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Channel catfish
201942,78310.5 in.Channel catfish, Rainbow trout
201854,6699.7 in.Rainbow trout
201421,0029.1 in.Rainbow trout
201215059.3 in.Rainbow trout
2011150010.6 in.Rainbow trout
201037499.2 in.Rainbow trout
200928999.5 in.Rainbow trout
200821,0038.8 in.Rainbow trout
200721,01110.1 in.Rainbow trout
200621,1749.3 in.Rainbow trout
200511,17010.6 in.Rainbow trout
2004150010.3 in.Rainbow trout
200353,5569.7 in.Rainbow trout
200233,4999.0 in.Rainbow trout
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (43)
Fort Buenaventura Pond: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.
Oct. 20, 2025 Rainbow trout 1,500 11.5 in.
Sept. 18, 2025 Channel catfish 200 13.6 in.
Sept. 5, 2025 Channel catfish 200 13.6 in.
June 5, 2025 Channel catfish 450 8.2 in.
May 27, 2025 Rainbow trout 1,500 11.3 in.
May 8, 2025 Wiper 201 8.0 in.
April 30, 2025 Rainbow trout 1,499 10.0 in.
Oct. 28, 2024 Rainbow trout 501 12.1 in.
Sept. 19, 2024 Channel catfish 300 13.6 in.
Sept. 5, 2024 Channel catfish 300 13.6 in.
Aug. 29, 2024 Rainbow trout 500 10.7 in.
Aug. 19, 2024 Rainbow trout 500 10.7 in.
June 20, 2024 Channel catfish 250 13.6 in.
June 4, 2024 Rainbow trout 999 10.2 in.
May 23, 2024 Wiper 200 8.2 in.
May 14, 2024 Rainbow trout 502 10.2 in.
April 17, 2024 Rainbow trout 499 9.9 in.
March 28, 2024 Rainbow trout 500 10.0 in.
March 13, 2024 Rainbow trout 500 10.0 in.
Sept. 7, 2023 Channel catfish 200 13.6 in.
Aug. 24, 2023 Channel catfish 260 13.6 in.
July 18, 2023 Wiper 258 8.2 in.
June 15, 2023 Channel catfish 564 10.8 in.
Oct. 17, 2022 Rainbow trout 525 9.8 in.
Sept. 19, 2022 Rainbow trout 1,503 9.5 in.
Sept. 15, 2022 Channel catfish 250 13.6 in.
June 16, 2022 Channel catfish 434 10.8 in.
June 13, 2022 Wiper 501 7.8 in.
June 2, 2022 Channel catfish 234 11.7 in.
May 24, 2022 Rainbow trout 500 10.0 in.
May 9, 2022 Rainbow trout 500 10.2 in.
April 20, 2022 Rainbow trout 750 9.9 in.
March 22, 2022 Rainbow trout 1,249 10.3 in.
Oct. 19, 2021 Rainbow trout 501 10.5 in.
Sept. 22, 2021 Rainbow trout 996 9.7 in.
June 8, 2021 Rainbow trout 500 10.5 in.
June 7, 2021 Rainbow trout 415 14.4 in.
May 27, 2021 Channel catfish 428 13.6 in.
May 11, 2021 Rainbow trout 499 9.7 in.
April 20, 2021 Rainbow trout 500 9.1 in.
April 6, 2021 Rainbow trout 499 9.1 in.
March 10, 2021 Rainbow trout 300 17.1 in.
March 9, 2021 Rainbow trout 497 8.4 in.

Fishing rules

Community fishing waters (statewide rule for these ponds)2026 guidebook, p. 31
  • Daily limit: 2 fish; common carp are not counted.
  • Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
  • Anglers are asked to release all largemouth bass voluntarily.
  • Open only while the community park is open to the public.
  • Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Manila Creek Pond: closed Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of February.

From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.

Access and facilities

Facilities
Covered picnic area, Restrooms

Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.

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Fort Buenaventura Pond questions

When is Fort Buenaventura Pond stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Fort Buenaventura Pond was stocked in late March to early April (3 of the last 5 years), mid April (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid May (4 of the last 5 years), late May to early June (4 of the last 5 years), mid June (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid September (4 of the last 5 years) and mid October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Oct. 6, 2026.

What fish are in Fort Buenaventura Pond?

DWR lists bluegill, common carp and rainbow trout as likely catches and largemouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, channel catfish and wiper.

Are there special fishing rules at Fort Buenaventura Pond?

Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.

Sources

Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.